Preliminary study of providing innovative chemistry learning modules based on ethnopedagogy
Ramlan Silaban1), Nurfajriani1), Ida Duma Riris1), Marham Sitorus1), Tini Sulastri2), Inki Yun Lamtiur2), Irving Josafat Alexander Alexander3), Gloria Sirait4), Sardes Yosua Silaban1)

1)Jurusan Kimia FMIPA Universitas Negeri Medan
2)Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Kimia Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Medan
3)FKIP Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan
4)FKIP Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar

Abstract

Ethnopedagogy is ethnic-based learning, both used as a learning resource and learning media. According to regulation of Minister of Education and Culture Number 79 of 2014 year, learning in schools needs to include elements of local content in the form of basic competencies, syllabi and textbooks. This research aims to develop chemistry teaching materials based on local wisdom in the form of the natural, social, cultural and spiritual environment in the region. To achieve the goal, research was carried out on the development of a 4-D model with the stages of define, design, develop and disseminate. From the define stage, (1). Several local wisdoms in North Sumatra and Aceh have been identified which can be used to enrich teaching materials and chemistry learning strategies. Some of these typical plants are Haramonting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa), Betel (Piper betle), Bangun-bangun (Coleus amboinicus), Frankincense (Styrax paralleloneurus PERK) and so on which can be used to teach several chemistry topics such as Acid and Base Solutions, Organic Chemistry. (2). The tradition of eating betel mixed with lime as part of the culture of several ethnic groups can be used to explain the variety of plants that can be used as natural indicators in Solution Chemistry teaching materials. (3). Frankincense that is burned produce a fragrant aroma can be used as additional teaching material for Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry regarding the existence of several organic compounds that can be obtained through relevant isolation methods. (4). The high school chemistry teaching materials currently used are considered appropriate according to the standards set by the National Education Standards Agency, BSNP, but need to be enriched according to the local wisdom of each region or ethnicity where the school is located

Keywords: Ethnopedagogy, chemistry module, development

Topic: Science and Vocational Education